Daniel Willever
@djwillever.bsky.social
Father, husband, educator, historian, author.
Unapologetic New Jerseyan.
2019 Milken Educator
Book: www.madeinpaterson.com
"I let the dog out, or I let him in, and we talk some. I let him know I like him, and he lets me know he likes me."
Unapologetic New Jerseyan.
2019 Milken Educator
Book: www.madeinpaterson.com
"I let the dog out, or I let him in, and we talk some. I let him know I like him, and he lets me know he likes me."
I still don’t believe anyone actually listens to this podcast.
November 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I still don’t believe anyone actually listens to this podcast.
I can Nazi a difference.
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I can Nazi a difference.
Congrats to Jeanette Capritti, New Jersey’s newest Milken Educator! It was a privilege to attend the announcement this morning at Lawrenceville Middle
School!
School!
October 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congrats to Jeanette Capritti, New Jersey’s newest Milken Educator! It was a privilege to attend the announcement this morning at Lawrenceville Middle
School!
School!
Beautiful day for the Passaic County Book Festival. And my table’s right by the taco truck 🌮
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Beautiful day for the Passaic County Book Festival. And my table’s right by the taco truck 🌮
I don’t believe anyone actually listens to this podcast.
September 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I don’t believe anyone actually listens to this podcast.
I regret to inform you:
September 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I regret to inform you:
Born to Run 50th Anniversary Symposium at Monmouth University. Presenting at the academic conference tomorrow.
September 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Born to Run 50th Anniversary Symposium at Monmouth University. Presenting at the academic conference tomorrow.
A classic, released 50 years ago today. I'm excited to be presenting at the academic conference hosted by Bruce Springsteen Archives on September 7. My paper is "On the Wrong Side of that [Picket] Line? Bruce Springsteen's Labor Politics in Practice."
August 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A classic, released 50 years ago today. I'm excited to be presenting at the academic conference hosted by Bruce Springsteen Archives on September 7. My paper is "On the Wrong Side of that [Picket] Line? Bruce Springsteen's Labor Politics in Practice."
Ross Douthat is Ross Douthating.
August 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Ross Douthat is Ross Douthating.
New NYC mayor poll. About 60% of NYC voters say they would not consider voting for Cuomo, Adam’s, or Sliwa.
August 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New NYC mayor poll. About 60% of NYC voters say they would not consider voting for Cuomo, Adam’s, or Sliwa.
Hit my 6th presidential library/museum today.
July 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hit my 6th presidential library/museum today.
This is the view from my room tonight.
July 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is the view from my room tonight.
Finally getting caught up on Andor
season 2, and maybe others have discussed this, but there’s a huge problem with Dedra Meero’s b ackstory. She claims to have been raised in an Imperial Kinderblock, but the Galactic Empire is only 15 years old at this point and she’s at least, what, 40?
season 2, and maybe others have discussed this, but there’s a huge problem with Dedra Meero’s b ackstory. She claims to have been raised in an Imperial Kinderblock, but the Galactic Empire is only 15 years old at this point and she’s at least, what, 40?
July 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Finally getting caught up on Andor
season 2, and maybe others have discussed this, but there’s a huge problem with Dedra Meero’s b ackstory. She claims to have been raised in an Imperial Kinderblock, but the Galactic Empire is only 15 years old at this point and she’s at least, what, 40?
season 2, and maybe others have discussed this, but there’s a huge problem with Dedra Meero’s b ackstory. She claims to have been raised in an Imperial Kinderblock, but the Galactic Empire is only 15 years old at this point and she’s at least, what, 40?
I’m old enough to remember the GOP hammering Dems on the “Cornhusker Kickback” to get the ACA through the Senate. Shall this be known as the “Alaskan Arm-twist?”
June 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’m old enough to remember the GOP hammering Dems on the “Cornhusker Kickback” to get the ACA through the Senate. Shall this be known as the “Alaskan Arm-twist?”
Former State Sen. Steve Sweeney (<5% of the vote)
Upside: Only South Jersey candidate.
Downside: Lost his state senate seat in a huge upset a few years back; known for compromising with Gov. Christie.
Upside: Only South Jersey candidate.
Downside: Lost his state senate seat in a huge upset a few years back; known for compromising with Gov. Christie.
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Former State Sen. Steve Sweeney (<5% of the vote)
Upside: Only South Jersey candidate.
Downside: Lost his state senate seat in a huge upset a few years back; known for compromising with Gov. Christie.
Upside: Only South Jersey candidate.
Downside: Lost his state senate seat in a huge upset a few years back; known for compromising with Gov. Christie.
NJEA President Sean Spiller (5 - 8% of the vote)
Upside: NJEA has spent $40 million dollars on his campaign, giving him a bigger warchest than any other candidate. I think I’ve gotten a direct mailing from NJEA every week for the last 10 weeks or so.
Upside: NJEA has spent $40 million dollars on his campaign, giving him a bigger warchest than any other candidate. I think I’ve gotten a direct mailing from NJEA every week for the last 10 weeks or so.
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NJEA President Sean Spiller (5 - 8% of the vote)
Upside: NJEA has spent $40 million dollars on his campaign, giving him a bigger warchest than any other candidate. I think I’ve gotten a direct mailing from NJEA every week for the last 10 weeks or so.
Upside: NJEA has spent $40 million dollars on his campaign, giving him a bigger warchest than any other candidate. I think I’ve gotten a direct mailing from NJEA every week for the last 10 weeks or so.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (8 - 12%)
Upside: Seen as a moderate, “problem solvers caucus” member, campaigning on affordability ("tax cuts"), represents a very moderate district and is more well known in Bergen County (largest by pop in the state). Has campaigned recently as a fighter against Trumpism.
Upside: Seen as a moderate, “problem solvers caucus” member, campaigning on affordability ("tax cuts"), represents a very moderate district and is more well known in Bergen County (largest by pop in the state). Has campaigned recently as a fighter against Trumpism.
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (8 - 12%)
Upside: Seen as a moderate, “problem solvers caucus” member, campaigning on affordability ("tax cuts"), represents a very moderate district and is more well known in Bergen County (largest by pop in the state). Has campaigned recently as a fighter against Trumpism.
Upside: Seen as a moderate, “problem solvers caucus” member, campaigning on affordability ("tax cuts"), represents a very moderate district and is more well known in Bergen County (largest by pop in the state). Has campaigned recently as a fighter against Trumpism.
Mayor Steven Fulop (15 - 20% of the vote)
Mayor of Jersey City (NJ’s second largest); term in office has largely been a success story as JC has become much safer and wealthier over the last 15 years. Running as “anti-establishment” political reformer. Comes across very smart on the stump.
Mayor of Jersey City (NJ’s second largest); term in office has largely been a success story as JC has become much safer and wealthier over the last 15 years. Running as “anti-establishment” political reformer. Comes across very smart on the stump.
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Mayor Steven Fulop (15 - 20% of the vote)
Mayor of Jersey City (NJ’s second largest); term in office has largely been a success story as JC has become much safer and wealthier over the last 15 years. Running as “anti-establishment” political reformer. Comes across very smart on the stump.
Mayor of Jersey City (NJ’s second largest); term in office has largely been a success story as JC has become much safer and wealthier over the last 15 years. Running as “anti-establishment” political reformer. Comes across very smart on the stump.
Mayor Ras Baraka (15 - 20% of the vote)
Mayor of NJ’s largest city; running in progressive lane and gained publicity with recent arrest by federal agents at ICE detention center. Endorsed by major progressive groups.
Downside: Would be a huge risk as a general election candidate...
Mayor of NJ’s largest city; running in progressive lane and gained publicity with recent arrest by federal agents at ICE detention center. Endorsed by major progressive groups.
Downside: Would be a huge risk as a general election candidate...
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Mayor Ras Baraka (15 - 20% of the vote)
Mayor of NJ’s largest city; running in progressive lane and gained publicity with recent arrest by federal agents at ICE detention center. Endorsed by major progressive groups.
Downside: Would be a huge risk as a general election candidate...
Mayor of NJ’s largest city; running in progressive lane and gained publicity with recent arrest by federal agents at ICE detention center. Endorsed by major progressive groups.
Downside: Would be a huge risk as a general election candidate...
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (20 - 25% of the vote)
Upside: Has a strong bio, proven ability to win in the suburbs
Downside: Would resign from Congress in the middle of her term if she were to win the governorship; seen as very vanilla and “establishment” at a time when many Dems are angry with the party.
Upside: Has a strong bio, proven ability to win in the suburbs
Downside: Would resign from Congress in the middle of her term if she were to win the governorship; seen as very vanilla and “establishment” at a time when many Dems are angry with the party.
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (20 - 25% of the vote)
Upside: Has a strong bio, proven ability to win in the suburbs
Downside: Would resign from Congress in the middle of her term if she were to win the governorship; seen as very vanilla and “establishment” at a time when many Dems are angry with the party.
Upside: Has a strong bio, proven ability to win in the suburbs
Downside: Would resign from Congress in the middle of her term if she were to win the governorship; seen as very vanilla and “establishment” at a time when many Dems are angry with the party.